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2013 Chrysler 200 Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 73 brake complaints for the 2013 Chrysler 200, 12% of that model year's 628 total complaints. Median mileage at failure is 45,000. There are 2 reported crashes, 1 injury, and no fires, and no related recalls are listed.

Brakes complaints
73
12% of 628
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
45,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report loud grinding or squeaking noises when braking in reverse or at low speed, which dealers often could not duplicate or said was normal.
  • Some drivers describe the brake pedal going to the floor or failing to stop the vehicle, in one case leading to a crash into a stationary object.
  • Persistent squealing from the front and rear brakes was reported as intermittent and hard for technicians to reproduce during diagnostics.
  • One owner had brake pads, brake fluid, and brake drums replaced after a recurring grinding noise when reversing.
  • A separate complaint links brake pad wear to a rack and pinion steering repair on a low-mileage vehicle.

When 2013 Chrysler 200 brake complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 24, 2013, latest Sep 25, 2024.

2013 Chrysler 200 brakes complaints: complaints filed per quarter72013 Q12014 Q22015 Q32016 Q42018 Q12019 Q22020 Q3
73 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q1 to 2024 Q3; peak 2019 Q2 (7).

Brakes recalls for the 2013 Chrysler 200

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by 200 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20101 (8%)
  2. 201132 (10%)
  3. 201264 (10%)
  4. 201373 (12%)
  5. 201423 (12%)
  6. 2015224 (11%)
  7. 201655 (16%)
  8. 20175 (12%)
  9. 20180 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are brake complaints on the 2013 Chrysler 200?
NHTSA records 73 brake complaints for the 2013 Chrysler 200, making up 12% of all 628 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2013 Chrysler 200?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for brakes on the 2013 Chrysler 200.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2013 Chrysler 200?
The median mileage at failure reported in NHTSA complaints is 45,000 miles.
Have brake issues on the 2013 Chrysler 200 caused crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 1 injury linked to brake complaints for this model year, with no fires reported.
How does the 2013 Chrysler 200 compare to other years for brake complaints?
The 2013 model's 12% share of complaints tied to brakes is similar to 2012 (10%) and 2014 (12%), while 2016 was higher at 16%.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.